There are 5 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
5h€27–40Bus
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
5h 19mDrive 207 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Castlebarcar 207 km
2h 19m€36–51Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
6h 6m€33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlebarbus 430
6h 28m€27–40
Limerick Junction to Castlebar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Castlebar is to train and bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Castlebar Library via Upr Mallow Street and UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Castlebar via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Castlebar is 284 km. The road distance is 207 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Limerick Junction to Castlebar, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Castlebar bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from UL East Gate station.
Limerick Junction to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Castlebar is to train which takes 5h and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Castlebar via Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 5h. Alternatively, Michael Moran operates a bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library 3 times a week, and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick Junction to Castlebar bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at Castlebar Library station.
Limerick Junction to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Castlebar is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Limerick Junction to Castlebar.
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